Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-09-09

OsoiJo Joooy SoAAAoitdoie. Iu6 company DeRan u
arrive at 8 O'Clock, the foreigners being first
admitted by private entrance. The reception
OF guests was so skilIfully managed that they
were quickly dispersed about the hail. and there
was no croWo1ng about the entrance where each
new conner was welcomed by DR.. Davis the presi-
dent OF the congress; DR.. Hamilton the secretary
general; Dr.. Arnold, and Dr. s. j. Jones' preside ITS
0i scsons; Ut. Atkinson, associate secretary; DR.:
UunguSon, !ne treasurer: DR.. Sir James Grant, OF
Ottawa, and others. The guests were introduced
TO each OF these In the order named. Members OF
at the various entrances and were about the hail
looking after the comfort OF those present.
A Thousand or more chairs, placed where they
would not interfere With the easy movement OF
the guests furnished seats for such as desired to
rest from the promenade The hall was soon COM
dor1dDy ned Many people were outside seeking
none found entrance.
BRILLIANT SCENE.
me scene, when all had assembled, was bril-
liant. The hall was gorgeous with bunting. The
first balcony, extending all around the immense
hal, was festooned with American flags pinned
togetner with Shields. Foreign flags hung in full
display from the balcony above, stands OF colors
surrounded the base Of the immense Corinthian
columns and foreign and American flags were
dlsplayeu together wherever else they could add
to the eject OF the decoration. The Marine Band
sat on handsomely decorated stand near the
center, and their music filled the hall A fountain
IIingea WIN Tan, green plants played in the mid
Gle ol tne nall The guests Stroled around this
ana under the high arches, stood in groups here
their pleasure. The ladies wore evening DIRE S,
some OF them being very handsomely att1red. The
gentlemen were In conventional evening dress
also, and the breasts OF some OF the foreigners
Sparkled With insignia OF rank. There was hand
shaking ana lively conversation in every part Of
the nall ana many complimentary remarks were
quet hall and the pleasant manner in which the
reception was conducted. The occasion seemed
to be enjoyed by all present.
AT THE TABLES.
or ohO1rf hn,,r
which had been shut OF by screens, and in which
the tables were spread along three sides OF a
square, was thrown open, and there was no need for
further invitation 10 the bounteous feast than WIS
offered by the tempting appearance OF the tables
With such large number OF guests crush was
prevailed and there was an abundance OF refresh
menus ana ample opportunity for everyb body, at
some time, TO be served. For the first hour the
scenes ABOUT the table were amusings Rows Of
gentlemen ABOUT the tables, six or eight Deep all
reaching over each others heads in the scramble
to be served, while the ladies' fringed along the
outskirts, hopelessly remote from the refresh
ments, looked like an assertion OF mascu-
line superiority and precedence, and ex-
carnations about the "horrid men, were heard
In the balcony overlooking the crush. But it was
soon seen that these gentlemen were merely
pressing forward In the interest OF the ladies'
whom they were trying to serve After their
plates were served they retired among the ladies'
with the refreshments secured, and they formed
niue m picnic groups about the room. Some OF the
particularly gallant In serving the ladies accom-
panied their service with good advice on the sup
Jec. OF digestion, cautiontng them as 10 what it
was prudent TO put into their stomacns at that
hour in the evening. But some OF the wisest doc
tors attacked indigeslible salads with superb
recklessness, and there was much pleasantly and
good humor.
There was very general greeting OF friends,
ana lntrouuct1on 10 new acGuaintances. and the
great reserve Unnecessary. Nearly all the dele
gates TO the congress and most OF the prominent
local physicians and their wives and daughters,
the District Commissioners and many other prom
inent citizens, were present.
TIE DECORATIONS
No one could be disappointed with the decOra-
uons of the Pension building for the occasion. 1t
was brilliantly illumined with electricity and gas
The lower gallery was drapped with American
nags Al one end OF the great hal was hung a
painting of President Cleveland, and over the
horseshoe-shaped buffet was a small portrait OF
Washington. From the upper gallery depended
gladioli on the refreshlnent stands, and pots OF
green plants surrounded the circular basin in the
center OF which fountain threw up cooling
sprays The platform for the Marine Band Was
draped with flags Dressing-rooms where wraps
were checked were arranged on the 'nrst gal
lery. BY o'clock there were 5000 per-
sons promenadtng the floors or sitting in the
chairs that We're placed upon tue floor.
When the rush was made for first places at the
buffet board, much clothing was ruined by stray
bits OF salad falling from heaped up plates Of dain-
ties being carried over the heads OF the beSiegng
crowd and the overflow OF foaming champagne
glasses. Claret and rum punch were also served
with the edibleS, and there was no lack in Qudn-
ttty or anything. The buffet supply held out until
the closing notes of "Home, sweet Home"
THE MUSIC.
Prof. SouSa was very happy In his musical Sc
lect1ons for the evening. For the march to the
bunet In the beginning he played the 'Constitu-
tiOnal Centennlal' march, new composition OF
his own In honor OF the anniversary next week 10
be celebrated In Philadelphia In 1t he Introduces
fetching refrain that Is sure to be popular The
rendering OF the Scotch medley was greatly en-
1oyed by the bonny Scots present.
SOME OF THOSE PRESENT
Among the elegant dresses worn were those Of
Mrs. Bowman Mcleod, OF Edinburg; black satin,
draped with lace, garnished with Jet and orna-
ments OF amethyst. Mrs. c. w. Allen, of New
York, who wore dainty CONNECTION OF white lace
made over white satin, and diamond ornaments.
Mrs. Martin, OF Berlin, trained dress OF old gold
satin, low bodice, edged with fail Of lace, and
diamond ornaments. some Of the others present
were Prot Busch, Berlin; DR.. B. Mcleod, E1inburg;
Il: W. Freeman, Bath; DIR. c. Gaine. Bath; Dr.
w. Campbell, Dr.. JAS. CleIand, DR.. Brophy, DR..
and Mrs. William Porter, Dr.. and
Mrs. Langdou Down, London; Drs. Dalton, Bond
Mudd, Lutz, Carr, Lane, Cunningham, OF Cam
bridge, England; Or. /. n Love, General Bartlett
Dr.. Barton DR.. Woodman, Prot. A. X. Simpson,
kinson, Miss Wilson, DR.. c. W. Allen Commodore
Van keypen, DR.. Ruth, Dr. McKellops. OF St Louis:
Mr.. Nixon. Mr.. Alfred j. Sto1er, jr Dr. Younger.
OF California; DR.. Felix Fometo, OF New Orleans:
DR.. alkrr, OF London; Dr. Grant Bey Dr. Heis..
keil, Miss Hodge DR.. J. Lathrop, Detroit; Dr. Jack
son and Prof. Stack, Dublin.
THE PLEA OF INSANITY.